Panasonic DMR-ES30VS Operating Instructions Manual

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25VQT0N92Recording[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R]≥You can record up to 99 titles on a disc (49 titles [+R]).≥It is not possible to record digital broadcasts that allow “One timeonly recording” onto DVD-R, DVD-RW, +R or 8 cm (3q) DVD-RAMdiscs. Use a CPRM compatible DVD-RAM≥Recording will take place on open space on the disc. Data will notbe overwritten.≥If there is no space left on the recording disc, you will need to eraseunwanted titles (l 22, 33) or use a new disc.Preparation≥Release protection (disc l 30, cartridge l 30). [RAM]≥Select an audio type you want to record. (l right below)≥Press [DVD].[1] Press [Í, DVD/VHS POWER] to turn the unit on.[2] Insert a disc. (l 8)≥When using a DVD-RAM for the first time with the unit, format itto ensure accurate recording (l 31, “Format Disc”).[3] Press [CH, W, X] to select the channel.To select with the numericbuttons:Antenna Mode(Airwaves)e.g., “5”: [0] )[5]“15”: [1] )[5]CableTV Mode (Cable)e.g., “5”: [0] )[0] )[5]“15”: [0] )[1] )[5]“115”: [1] )[1] )[5][4] Press [REC MODE]to select therecording mode(XP, SP, LP or EP).[5] Press [¥, REC] tostart recording.≥You cannot change thechannel or recordingmode during recording.You can change themwhile recording is paused, but the material is recorded as aseparate title.∫ To pause recordingPress [;, PAUSE]. (Press again to restart recording.)≥Title is not split into separate titles.≥You can also press [¥, REC] to restart recording.∫ To stop recordingPress [∫, STOP].≥Recorded as 1 title until the position where stopped.≥It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to complete recordingmanagement information after recording finishes. [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R](Unit: hour)≥Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times maybecome shorter than indicated.° When “Recording Time in EP Mode” has been set to “EP (6H)” inthe SETUP menu. (l 43)The sound quality is lower compared to other recording modeswhen using “EP (8H)”.NoteWhen recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8H) mode, play may not bepossible on DVD players that are compatible with DVD-RAM. In thiscase use EP (6H) mode.FR (Flexible Recording model 26):≥You can set FR mode when transferring (dubbing) or programmingscheduled recordings.[RAM]Preparation≥Press [DVD].Press [AUDIO].Stereo # SAP # Mono^----------------------------}≥If you change the sound setting while recording, the recordedsound will also change.[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R]Select the audio (Main or SAP) in “Select MTS” inthe SETUP menu. (l 44)Recording TV programs∫ Recording proceduresWhen recording to DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +R≥When recording MTS broadcasts- If you do not connect a cable TV boxSelect “Main” or “SAP” in “Select MTS” in the SETUP menu(l 44).- If you connect a cable TV boxSelect “Main” or “SAP” on the cable TV box.≥The aspect ratio of the recorded image will be 4:3.≥In order to play a DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) or +Rrecorded using this unit on another playback source, thedisc must first be finalized (l 31).Remaining time on the disc∫ Recording modes and approximaterecording timesDVD-RAM DVD-RDVD-RW+R(4.7 GB)Single-sided(4.7 GB)Double-sided(9.4 GB)XP (High quality) 1 2 1SP (Normal) 2 4 2LP (Long play) 4 8 4EP (Extra long play) 8 (6°) 16 (12°) 8 (6°)Selecting audio to recordStereo: Main audio (stereo). If the broadcast is “Mono_SAP”,audio will be monaural even if you select Stereomode.SAP: Secondary audio program (SAP). If recorded in SAP,main audio is also recorded.Mono: Main audio (monaural). Select “Mono” if reception ispoor during a stereo broadcast.EP (6H)°EP (8H)LPSPXPPicture qualityRecording timeCH 12No disc((Stereoe.g., “Stereo” is selected.“((” appears when the unit is receivingthe audio type you selected.DVDPlaybackRecording